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FOI management software licenses/support for 12 Months

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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05 Aug 2022 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a procurement process for the supply of Freedom of Information (FOI) management software licenses and support for a period of 12 months. This contract, valued at £13,000, falls under the software package and information systems industry category and will be in effect from 1st August 2022 until 31st July 2023. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award made on 21st July 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering FOI management tools or related services. With the MCA's requirement for effective enquiry tracking and response coordination, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find lucrative avenues for growth by providing tailored solutions that meet the specified needs of public sector organisations. Competitors should ideally be skilled in delivering software support and maintenance services, allowing them to participate robustly in similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

FOI management software licenses/support for 12 Months

Notice Description

The MCA is required to answer enquiries under Freedom of Information and personal data legislation. To achieve this an enquiry tracking tool is needed to coordinate requests and responses. An off the shelf solution was procured using G-Cloud 12.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-690ea646-8318-43b8-9116-cdfd2dba8a82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ee887f-ecb9-43c2-8b3e-517447e4c608
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS INTELLIGENCE MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

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